Jeff Gladney

Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.

Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died in an overnight car crash in the Dallas area, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney has died at the age of 25 in a car crash, his agent has confirmed.

Gladney is the second young NFL player to die in a traffic incident this year. He was a frequent visitor to campus and was at our spring practices and spring game this year, proudly joined by his young son.” The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, and a 26-year-old female passenger in the vehicle is also believed to have died.

The 25-year-old was a 2020 first-round draft pick out of TCU by the Minnesota Vikings.

TCU Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati said in a statement that Gladney had “maintained his close ties to TCU” and “loved everything about his alma mater. Had the privilege of playing with him during his rookie year in Minnesota. One of the most respectful and intentional rookies I’ve been around so far. He was out of the league in 2021 following an arrest on a felony assault charge involving a former girlfriend but signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals in March after he was found not guilty. “Horrifying news to hear this morning,” he wrote. The two occupants in the second vehicle were not injured. Gladney played 16 games for Minnesota in 2020, starting 15 and recording 81 tackles.

Jeff Gladney, who signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals in March, was killed in a car accident early Monday morning. He was 25.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney, the Vikings said in a statement. R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please." Dallas (Texas) County Sheriff’s Department detective Raul Reyna said two people – a male and a female – died in a crash around 2:30 a.m. near downtown, according to the local ABC news station. Gladney did not play during the 2021 season but signed with the Arizona Cardinals less than one week after a jury found him not guilty. His college teammate, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor, tweeted: "Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man... "We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time," Overstreet said in a statement to the Fort-Worth Star-Telegram.

Gladney, who starred at TCU, was selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, chosen by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 31 overall pick. During the ...

Send a prayer up for him, his family and friends after this tragic loss.— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 30, 2022 Rest In Peace Jeff Gladney. The 25 year old cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals has passed away. Had the privilege of playing with him during his rookie year in Minnesota. One of the most respectful and intentional rookies I’ve been around so far. Rest In Peace Jeff." Cardinals star J.J. Watt wrote, "Horrifying news to hear this morning. Gladney's good friend Jalen Reagor had a series of tweets, including one that said, "Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man… Always had a smile and came to work. 🖤🖤— Zaven Collins (@ZavenCollins) May 30, 2022 R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please." So young, so precious. — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals)— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) pic.twitter.com/5IHeAI0s9A May 30, 2022 Rest In Peace Jeff.— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) https://t.co/tOUIDP54f2 May 30, 2022

FILE - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit.

The NFL said Gladney's death was a “tragic loss.” Gladney was found not guilty in Dallas County, Texas, in March and was subsequently signed by the Cardinals. He participated in team drills last week. Gladney's death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent.

DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney's death was confirmed ...

Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died in an overnight car crash in the Dallas area, multiple outlets reported Monday.

On Monday morning, the former first-round draft pick was killed in a fatal car accident.

In March of this year, a jury found him not guilty, allowing him to sign with the Cardinals. He recorded 146 tackles during his career as a Frog, 106 of those as solo tackles. Both were confirmed dead at the scene.

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died over the holiday weekend when his SUV crashed in Dallas. He was 25.

She was a passenger in the SUV, it said. He signed with the Cardinals earlier this year. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas.

The NFL said Gladney’s death was a “tragic loss.” Gladney was found not guilty in Dallas County, Texas, in March and was subsequently signed by the Cardinals. He participated in team drills last week. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit.

The NFL said Gladney's death was a “tragic loss.” Gladney was found not guilty in Dallas County, Texas, in March and was subsequently signed by the Cardinals. He participated in team drills last week. Gladney's death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent.

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

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Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas.

The NFL said Gladney’s death was a “tragic loss.” Gladney was found not guilty in Dallas County, Texas, in March and was subsequently signed by the Cardinals. He participated in team drills last week. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent.

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

The NFL released a statement about Gladney's passing, tweeting, “The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to ...

Gladney was entering the third season of his NFL career after playing college football at Texas Christian University. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him as a first-round pick in 2020, but the team released him ahead of the 2021 season after he was indicted on charges of felony assault. The NFL released a statement about Gladney’s passing, tweeting, “The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.” A preliminary investigation found that a white vehicle was speeding and clipped a second vehicle from behind.

"We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing," the Cardinals said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are ...

A second occupant in the speeding vehicle was also killed, CBS DFW reports. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, but was released in August 2021 following an indictment on a domestic violence charge. The speeding vehicle then lost control and hit a support beam.

Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney died in a car accident early Monday morning. He was with the Arizona Cardinals after being a first-round pick by ...

He was a frequent visitor to campus and was at our spring practices and spring game this year, proudly joined by his young son. Gladney joined TCU as a three-star prospect out of New Boston in 2015. Early investigations indicate that the white vehicle was speeding and clipped the second vehicle from behind, Reyna said. Former TCU coach Gary Patterson posted on social media: “Sad Day! No words can describe how Kelsey and I feel about the loss of Jeff Gladney, a true Horn Frog! Way to soon! Gladney, whose son turned 1 year old in February, returned to Texas this week to help close on a house for his mother. Deputies were dispatched to the accident, which involved a white vehicle overturned in a grassy area.

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died Monday morning in a car crash, the team announced. Gladney was 25. The crash happened at about ...

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

More details have been released by authorities about the double-fatal crash that killed a man and woman in Dallas, Texas on Memorial Day morning, ...

Last week, Gladney was participating in organized team activities with the Cardinals, having signed a two-year deal with the NFC West team after missing the entire 2021 season. Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived at the scene to find the white vehicle overturned in a grassy area, with two people confirmed dead inside the vehicle. It was his cousin's first sale.

Gladney played college football at TCU and was a first-round pick by the Vikings in 2020.

Gladney did not play in 2021 after being released by Minnesota following an indictment on domestic assault charges. He played in 16 games as a rookie with 15 starts, recording 81 total tackles. Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was reportedly killed in a car crash early Monday morning, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."